The Society for Ethnobotany

Fostering research and education on the past, present, and future uses of plants by people.

Hybrid Conference Options


In-person OR Virtual

This is a hybrid joint meeting. Key note lectures and academic presentations will be given in-person here in Jamaica and simultaneously streamed out for virtual access. Virtual delegates will be able to interact, via chat, with key note speakers and presenters through in-person moderators.

Virtual delegates are invited to submit abstracts for posters and accepted posters will be viewable by in-person delegates, virtual delegates and poster judges.

Opening Ceremony
- In-person presentations
- Live stream access for virtual delegates

Abstract Submission
- Abstract submissions for in-person and virtual delegates for POSTERS
- Abstract submission for in-person delegates for TALKS

Keynote Speakers
- All keynote speakers are delivering their presentations in-person
- Live stream access and the option to post questions via chat, with an in-person moderator present who will ask popular questions live

Conference Symposia
- Presenters will give their presentations in-person
- Live stream access with the option to post questions via chat and upvoting: Popular questions will be selected by the moderator to put to the presenter

Poster Submissions and Judging
Virtual delegates are invited to submit abstracts for posters and accepted posters will be viewable by in-person delegates, virtual delegates and poster judges. Further information to be made available soon.

Student Events
We are exploring options to facilitate student networking and mentoring events for both in-person and virtual delegates. Further information to be made available soon.

SEB-ISE Business Meetings
Live stream access and option to post questions via chat.

Gala & Awards Dinner and Distinguished Economic Botanist (DEB) Lecture
Live stream access to the DEB lecture.